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Palm Springs Pride Celebrity Galore

The Palm Springs LGBT parade and festival will feature a number of celebrities who are public allies of the gay community or out personalities. The two-day festival will be held November 6 and 7 and the parade will step off at 10 am on November 7. Both events are featured highlights of the Greater Palm Springs Pride celebration of equality, diversity and unity. Among the recognized individuals to grace the LGBT Pride festivities of Californis'a gay mecca in the desert are:

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Stepping Stone's Mission Bay Cruise Opens Hearts

On Sunday, October 17, friends of Stepping Stone of San Diego, Inc., sailed on board the Bahia Hotel's William D. Evans sternwheeler for the second annual Mission Bay Cruise. The dinner cruise served as a fundraiser for the organization while offering an engaging program, including recognitions, speakers, a successful drawing with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a silent auction, a unique pledge drive, and a dance with DJ Kiki.

The San Diego LGBT Center Celebrates 37 Years

Join The San Diego LGBT Center and 800 of its closest friends for a delightful evening of dinner and dancing in support of the organization's vital programs and services at San Diego's premier LGBT event of the year. Enjoy the cocktail hour and silent auction from 6 pm to 7 pm in the Sapphire Ballroom, then dinner and dancing from 7 pm to 11 pm. Black tie or creative cocktail attire is encouraged.

Perry et al v. Schwarzenegger, a.k.a. Prop 8 Litigation

To understand the case one must first understand who the parties are and what their positions have been throughout these proceedings. So, this is where I will begin.

LGBT Candidates to Follow

If you are registered to vote in central San Diego, two lesbians and three gay men are on your ballot in the upcoming election. Here are the names to look for:

Lavender Lens Celebrates 9 Years

Lavender Lens, the award winning San Diego based news and lifestyle magazine for lesbians and friends, entered into a strategic partnership with SDGLN.com, San Diego’s premier online news source for the LGBT community.

From now on fresh Lavender Lens content will be available here on a regular basis. Follow your favorite columnists, stay abreast of ways to connect with other gay women, read up on breaking news, get free advice on all things lesbian, and enjoy feature articles that reflect our life experiences.

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